I have a friend who has an Irish Wolfhound with thyroid problems & hie fur has dropped out, the vet advises this is normal, Is there any help or advise anyone can offer to aid the growth of the fur?

Hi Guest

Hair loss is v common in dogs sufffering from underactive thyroid problems - presumably your friend's vet has tested this dog to confirm that it is a thyroid problem as hair loss is also a symptom of other conditions eg Cushing's Disease. If the dog does indeed suffer from an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism), then the normal treatment is to orally dose with a drug called Soloxine usually for the rest of the dog's life. Once the dog is on Soloxine, the hair will grow back but it won't be immediate & can take several months. If there is no regrowth after a few months, then your friend should go back to his vet - maybe the drug dosage needs adjusting or maybe further tests are needed.

Regards

Jane

Thanks for your advise, I`ll pass the information onto my friends and hope this will help them out .

Something your friend may wish to try is evening primrose oil. Not a cure for the thyroid problem, but my parents give their westie epo tablets when his fur gets a bit thin, & it always works.